an ‧ i ‧ ma ‧ ted /ˈænəmeɪtəd, ˈænɪmeɪtəd/ BrE AmE adjective
1 . showing a lot of interest and energy
animated discussion/conversation
The performance was followed by an animated discussion.
2 . animated cartoon/film/feature etc a film or programme that shows pictures, clay models etc that seem to be really moving:
an animated Disney film
—animatedly adverb